By SHELLY WILKISON Retired K9 Officer Roady died Saturday from complications following spinal surgery. Roady, the beloved Liberty Hill police German Shepherd who spent his life with former Chief Randy Williams and his wife, Karen, was eight and one-half years old. Roady was born in Liberty Hill to two law enforcement K9s, including his sire, Harley, who was also a … [Read more...]
Chief humbled by community fundraiser for his family
By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM For a public servant who normally serves the community, the benefit held for Liberty Hill Police Chief Maverick Campbell last Thursday was a reversal of roles. A host of community members and civic leaders attended a fundraiser at Dahlia Cafe July 27 to offer support for the Chief after he and his wife were involved in a serious car crash in Austin in … [Read more...]
Major’s burglarized a second time
Major’s Burger Company was burglarized for the second time in a month Tuesday night. The cases are under active investigation. Co-owner Fred Hinze asks readers to call police if they witnessed any suspicious activity around the restaurant between 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. that night, particularly for a white Ford pick-up truck. Both times the power was cut, entry was gained … [Read more...]
Dahlia Cafe event will benefit Chief Campbell’s family in aftermath of crash
By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM A benefit for Liberty Hill Police Chief Maverick Campbell and his family will be held today, July 27, at Dahlia Cafe. Campbell and his wife were involved in a serious collision last month and sustained serious injuries. Though he has been released from the hospital, the Chief’s back and arm injuries have forced him to temporarily step back from … [Read more...]
Council approves annexation of 95-acre Abbott tract, outsources parks master plan
By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM The Liberty Hill City Council on Monday advanced several development plans, including those for a neighborhood on the Abbott Tract, a splash pad at Wetzel Park, a swim center at City Park, and some road improvements near Carl Shipp Drive. The closing for the public hearing for the city’s intended annexation of Stonewall Ranch was postponed until … [Read more...]
Liberty Hill Police transfer signals possible dispute at City Hall
By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM Liberty Hill joined 11.66 percent of surveyed cities last month when it took supervision of the police department out from under the city administrator and made it a direct responsibility of the mayor. The Independent surveyed 60 Texas cities that have the same municipal government structure as Liberty Hill, which also employ a city administrator who is … [Read more...]
LHPD relocates to former City Hall
By Madison McVan The Liberty Hill Police Department relocated to the former city hall building on Loop 332 earlier this year. Since the move, the building’s renovations have been nearly completed. The remodel is about 90 percent finished, according to Chief of Police Maverick Campbell. The building still needs some furnishings, and the parking lot will be enlarged and … [Read more...]
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